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Summary: Thank goodness I didn't pay for this book -
Review: it was given to me by a well-meaning friend. I find it irritatingly arrogant for Ms. Shriver to think she can tell any of us about the real world since she does not now, and never has, lived in it. She simply cannot relate to the problems of the every-day woman and her trite words of advice do not offer anything that we do not already, in our heat of hearts, know. One cannot look at this woman, read what she has (maybe) written, and think she has anything in common with the life of the average woman. Save your money and read a good novel instead.
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Summary: Real world survival guide
Review: As a recent graduate from college, I was looking for anything help me assimilate into the real world. Everyone has advise for the college-bound kid, but none for the recent graduates. College is hard enough to leave and adult life is a scarry place without some help. This book has real life advise from a woman famous for cutting through the bull. Thanks Maria!
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Summary: INSPIRING WORDS OF COMFORT
Review: This book is one's best friend during times of doubt. Ms. Shriver does a superb job of reassuring and reaffirming the art of claiming one's identity. I like the way she underscores her point that external credentials does not a good or successful person make and that one's real gains are made are in meeting self improvement goals. Ms. Shriver has successfully managed to bypass the "commas" in her life identity, e.g., wife of/daughter/cousin/niece/granddaughter of and be what she really is: Maria Shriver, successful news reporter, mother, wife, author, human being and realist who knows how to compartmentalize her life and meet reasonable goals. This book is especially comforting during major set backs in one's life as well, e.g. changing jobs or moving. It is truly a book that I would recommend to ANYONE. It helps raise one's awareness and it encourages empathy. Kudos to Maria Shriver!
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Summary: useful
Review: I am a working (outside the home)mother of two, and a bit younger than the author, and I found that although her "10 things" were basically common sense, it doesn't hurt to focus on them every once in a while. I listened to the audiobook on a couple-hour drive and found it entertaining and relevant. Sure, there's nothing earth-shaking, but although we all probably know these "things" deep down, we are often so busy with our kids, our jobs, our lives, that we don't take the time for a little self-reflection. And this is a good nudge toward self-reflection. It is true that in the financial sense she is not your average mom, but should that mean that she must be prohibited from offering advice to the rest of us? The angry, self-righteous, Kennedy-bashing seen in a lot of reviews is really unfortunate. Give her a break -- her heart's in the right place.
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Summary: should be jettisoned into space
Review: i should have known that this would be a horrible book simply by judging its cover but i decided to delve within its "intricacies", but, rest assured there are none. shriver gives us such wonderful tips as "stay true to yourself" and "remember to slow down and enjoy life", with the same sparkling wit that dominates this national-enquirer trash-writing landscape known as "advice books" - i was practically expecting a small "lose 10 pounds in 5 days diet" at the end. given the number of sales of this book, one would think that maria truly grasps the nuances and richness of our highly complex culture, but then one would be dead wrong. you could get the same advice from reading the back of a milk carton. save your money and go buy yourself some.
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Summary: Great advice that you wish your Mom had given you
Review: If I could give this ten stars for the 10 great pieces of practicle advice that's given in the book, I would. Maria Shriver's book is a quick and easy read full of the "been there, done that" stories (some of them were really funny) from the lessons in life that she has learned. Some of the information in the book is common knowlege (get a job that you enjoy doing, learn how to manage your money). There are other grains of advice (don't be afraid to fail, don't even try to be SuperMom) that are true gems. This is a great gift for any young adult, guys as well as girls, who is about to leave high school or college behind and take on the real world.
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Summary: Ten Things I Wish I'd Known : Before I Went Out into the Rea
Review: I thouroghly enjoyed this perspective on life's possibilities for a woman in today's society. The particular encounters of Maria Shriver are enlighteing for a naive individual, and could refresh the caution needed for many, when dealing with business and life everyday. It was very easy reading that didn't overkill any particular subject, allowing the reading not to get bored. Worth reading and reflecting on.
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Summary: Ten things I wish I knew before buying this book
Review: Ten things I wish I would have known before buying thisbook!...1. That I wasted [my money] 2. That I learned nothing fromit. 3. That the 10 "things" could have been discussed in an interview with Barbara Walters and let go at that! 4. There are really 20 "things" 5. That the Schrivers were surprisingly a "Functional" family for a change. 6. That Maria has her little part time NBC Dateline job only because of her name recognition. 7. That Maria should stay home and take care of the kids, spend Arnold's millions, not feel guilty, and never bother to write another book. 8. That Maria's next book will probably be about divorce if she continues to "coddle' Arnold. 9. That I won't buy the next book. 10. That...."sorry, Maria, but you aren't pretty. P>S> and that I can't get a refund. END
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Summary: Why, Oh Why?
Review: Heaven help us all. As a recent grad, I received no less than 4 copies of this book, from well-meaning aunts and such. All I have to say is this...what pap! What unadulterated hackneyed tripe! Ms. Shriver is certainly graced with extraordinary self-confidence if she felt that it was appropriate to create and market this collection of fortune cookie platitudes. Maybe we should all take a lesson....this is America, and schlock sells....No matter how putrid an idea, someone will want to buy it.
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Summary: A GREAT LITTLE BOOK OF INSIGHTS
Review: I liked this book very much. It was entertaining and inspiring. I found the chapter on "Pinpointing Your Passion" to be great advise. I think the graduating class that Maria spoke at was very lucky to have had her. If you liked this book, I highly recommend a book called "WORKING ON YOURSELF DOESN'T WORK" by Ariel and Shya Kane. This book is also easy to read and full of great insights into having your life be as great as you dream it to be. For me the Kanes' book, their audio tapes and seminars are the tools to living in the moment which has enabled me to gain a LASTING PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM FOR MY LIFE, including my relationships and my work.
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